We spotted the 2011 Hyundai Elantra undisguised and on the streets of San Francisco along with the upcoming Hyundai Sonata 2.0 Turbo and Hybrid models.
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Hyundai went through the trouble of staging this "spy photo" of the 2011 Elantra, due to be unveiled at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, but we've got them beat...
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2011 Hyundai Elantra
We spotted an undisguised example of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra on the streets of San Francisco, not more than two blocks from CNET's offices. Lucky us!
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2011 Hyundai Elantra
The smallish Elantra continues the windswept aesthetic that debuted on Hyundai's larger Sonata sedan. The Elantra's face has an organic, shark-like feel with angry-eyed HID headlamps.
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2011 Hyundai Elantra
Along the flank is a prominent character line--again, similar to what we've seen on the Sonata--that flows into the long, organically shaped taillights.
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2011 Hyundai Elantra
When the 2011 Elantra debuts later this year, Hyundai will have a handsome little sedan on its hands. We can't wait to get behind the wheel.
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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Parked in line with the Elantra were two Sonatas and an Accent. Here, we have the upcoming Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.
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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Hyundai is claiming an expected 37 city and 39 highway MPG rating from its first hybrid for the North American market.
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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Besides the "Hybrid" badging this Sonata differentiates itself from your standard Sonata with its unique front bumper. The term "gaping maw" springs to mind.
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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
The Sonata Hybrid is set to debut in late 2010 as a 2011 model.
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Hyundai Sonata 2.0T
At the front of the caravan of Hyundais was the a turbocharged variant of the Sonata, the 2.0T.
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Hyundai Sonata 2.0T
Under this sculpted hood lives a 2-liter turbocharged engine that outputs 274-horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. Who needs a V-6?
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Hyundai Sonata 2.0T
The 2011 Elantra and Sonata models will be on hand at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. We'll be there, so stay tuned.
